Explore the Family Name Van Vleck
The meaning of Van Vleck
Dutch: habitational name for someone from Vleek or Vlieck in Limburg.
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How common is the last name Van Vleck in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Van Vleck saw minor shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 31,774th most common last name, sliding slightly to become the 31,906th most prevalent by 2010 - a marginal decrease of 0.42%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Van Vleck increased from 687 in 2000 to 723 in 2010, representing a growth of 5.24%. The proportion of Van Vlecks per 100k people remained steady at 0.25 throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,774 | #31,906 | -0.42% |
| Count | 687 | 723 | 5.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Vleck
The decade also brought about subtle changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Van Vleck surname, as illustrated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of those with this surname identified as White — 95.92% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 94.74% in 2010 — there were incremental increases in those identifying as two or more races (from 1.60% to 1.80%) and Hispanic (from 1.46% to 1.66%). Notably, the 2010 census recorded for the first time a small percentage (0.97%) of Van Vlecks identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. There were no respondents identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 94.74% | -1.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.8% | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.66% | 13.7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |